The best mountain hikes in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου
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Last updated: October 16, 2025
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1. Mygerou Refuge – Start of the Psiloritis Trail loop from Lochria
8.72km
05:23
850m
850m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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24
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2. Lake Votomos – Rouvas Gorge Waterfall loop from Nivritos
11.2km
04:50
630m
630m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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3. View from Karfi Peak loop from Tzermiado
8.19km
02:47
300m
300m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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9
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4. E4 Trail Near Nida Plateau – Stone Shepherd's Hut loop from Lochria
17.0km
08:17
1,180m
1,180m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3
hikers
5. Σπήλαιον τῆς Μαρίας loop from Malia
12.9km
04:04
490m
490m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
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6. View into the Gorge – Empassa Viewpoint loop from Epano Kera
6.16km
02:14
370m
370m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
hikers
7. View into the Gorge – Empassa Viewpoint loop from Gonies
8.41km
02:53
440m
420m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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4
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8. View of Limenas Hersonissou – View of Dia Island loop from Piskopiano
13.0km
04:01
490m
490m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
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9. Second Water Source – Beautiful Mountain Forest loop from Kamare
6.85km
04:17
740m
740m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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